Second Officer DP PSV

About the role

POSH Fleet Services is looking for a Second Officer to join its professional maritime navigation team on a dynamic positioning (DP) PSV. The officer supports safe navigation, bridge watchkeeping, passage planning, cargo and ballast support, safety management and bridge resource coordination, reporting to the Chief Officer and Master. The role also covers routine DP operations under the supervision of the Senior DP Operator.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a safe navigation watch and plan passages, with routes authorised by the Master before sailing
• Keep charts, ENC's and nautical publications up to date, file them correctly and advise the Master of missing Notices to Mariners
• Establish the vessel's position regularly by GPS, visual or celestial navigation
• Maintain navigational equipment (radar, GPS, compass, lights, GMDSS) and keep a proper radio watch logged in the GMDSS logbook
• Assist the Chief Officer in port supervision, medical stores, muster lists and port formalities, and help with LSA/FFA and security equipment
• Support DP operations and follow IMCA guidance for DP operators

Required profile

• STCW Certificate of Competency (regulation II/3) and valid STCW endorsements
• Valid medical certificate and DP Unlimited license
• At least 6 months of experience in the rank and on a similar vessel
• DP experience as per IMCA M 117
• Ability to work in offshore, port and confined-space environments, including around moving machinery and in bad weather

Required skills

• Advanced navigation, radar/ARPA and GMDSS
• Use of electronic chart systems, voyage planning tools and bridge automation
• Preferred: experience on AHTS, tanker, offshore support or energy-sector vessels, and leadership and mentoring skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary and marine benefits
• Health coverage, life insurance, paid leave, retirement/savings plans and repatriation benefits
• Onboard training and opportunities for career progression to senior deck officer and technical roles

Candidates apply by submitting a CV with sea service, certifications and endorsements, and are invited to screening interviews, competency assessments and practical evaluations.